Thursday, January 21, 2021

Controlled Burn Scheduled for January 22 in Estell Manor Park

A controlled burn of 65 acres in the Atlantic County Estell Manor Park is scheduled to take place 10 AM to dusk on Friday, January 22, weather permitting.

The controlled burn\ will be conducted by the New Jersey State Forest Fire Service with assistance from the Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation.

Controlled burns are used to prevent forest fires by eliminating underbrush and leaf litter that can fuel fires. In addition, they serve to stimulate new forest growth. They are one of several measures the Division of Parks and Recreation employs to prevent fires.

Controlled burns are contingent upon weather conditions. The State Forest Fire Service requires three consecutive days without precipitation prior to conducting a controlled burn. Wind conditions and humidity must also be favorable.

 

 

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